Musculoskeletal (MSK)
3 days
MSK Ultrasound Course (Upper Limb)
(Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist & Hand)
ACEM, ACRRM, AOA, RACGP
Course highlights
- Shoulder ultrasound
- Elbow ultrasound
- Wrist and hand ultrasound
Course Dates
Description
This three day MSK ultrasound course is designed for all health professionals with an interest in MSK ultrasound for the upper limb (shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand).
Our approach is unique. We combine sonographer and clinician approaches to MSK Ultrasound.
Highly experienced MSK sonographers cover ultrasound examination of various musculoskeletal structures, with particular emphasis on scanning protocols and “tips & hints” for obtaining high quality images. You’ll develop knowledge and skills required to perform a basic and competent, protocol driven, sonographic assessment of the joints of the MSK system.
Then, and recognising that MSK ultrasound performed at point of care is different, a skilled and experienced Musculoskeletal Physician and point of care ultrasound practitioner will demonstrate how to integrate sonographic findings into your clinical consultation using an evidence-based approach.
Practical tuition is in small group sessions, using state of the art equipment and real patient models. You’ll have plenty of hands-on scanning time, all under the direct instruction of experienced sonographers and clinicians.
Objectives
The objectives of this musculoskeletal ultrasound course are:
- Develop practical skills to recognise normal and pathological musculoskeletal sono-anatomy of the upper limb.
- Evaluation of an ultrasound image to identify normal MSK anatomy of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand which includes bone, joint, tendon, ligament, bursae and muscular recognition.
- Develop practical skills required to perform ultrasound assessment of the upper limb, including tendons, bursae, congenital and acquired musculoskeletal conditions and pathologies.
- Identify ultrasound artefacts (particularly anisotropy) and apply optimisation techniques to help reduce ultrasound artefact.
- Discuss safe practice, hygiene, and recognition of potential pitfalls in MSK ultrasound.
- Develop positioning techniques for static and dynamic assessment of the upper limb.
- Recognise good sonographic windows for ultrasound scanning and MSK procedural guidance scanning techniques.
- Interpret the clinical relevance of pathology to be able to determine patient management pathways for patients.
Prerequisites
The prior ultrasound experience assumed for this course is highlighted below.
| None/Minimal | Don’t use ultrasound |
| Limited | Use ultrasound weekly/monthly |
| Moderate/Experienced | Use ultrasound daily/weekly |
Accreditation
ACEM
ACEMCourse 050 is approved for 23 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as complying with ACEM standards and policies.
ACRRM
ACRRMThis course is approved for 20.75 total activity hours. PDP units: 9.45 Educational Activity, 9.15 Performance Review. MOPS points: 18 Radiology. Grant eligibility: Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics, Surgery.
AOA
AOA18 CPD points.
RACGP
RACGPCPD Approved Activity under RACGP 2023-25 CPD program. Approved for Educational Activities 7.5 hours, Reviewing Performance 14.5 hours, specific requirements diagnostic radiology. Provider Number 214288, Activity ID 410514.
HOURS
| Theoretical | 7.5 |
| Practical | 11.25 |
| Total | 18.75 |
CATERING
Morning tea, a light lunch and refreshments are provided each day.